Infection Prevention Specialist
About The Position
This is a Hybrid position located at 1415 E State St. The work schedule is 100% FTE, Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm or as needed by the department. Additional compensation components may include evening, night, and weekend shift differential, overtime, and on-call pay. UW Health in northern Illinois offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance. Employees also benefit from an annual wellness reimbursement, the opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids, and tuition reimbursement for career advancement, including fully funded programs. The role offers abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development, a strong shared governance structure, and a commitment to employee voice. UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, respecting the knowledge, unique perspectives, and qualities each employee brings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related field. Required
- Experience in Infection Control/Prevention and/or Public Health. Required
- Infection Prevention experience in acute care setting or clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Required
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Infection Control. Preferred
Responsibilities
- Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or as needed by department
- This is a Hybrid position, in person location is 1415 E State St.
- Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential, Overtime, On-call pay.
Benefits
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- retirement
- short and long-term disability
- paternity leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
